[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 18, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69365-69367]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-27277]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 19-0L]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of an arms sales notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karma Job at [email protected] 
or (703) 697-8976.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(5)(C) arms sales notification is 
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the 
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 19-0L with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: December 12, 2019.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 19-0L

REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Purchaser: Government of Australia
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 15-22
    Date: April 28, 2015
    Military Department: Navy
    (iii) Description: On April 28, 2015, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 15-22 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of follow-
on sustainment support and services for twenty four (24) AF/A-18Fs 
Super Hornet and twelve (12) AEA-18G Growler aircraft. The sustainment 
efforts included software and hardware updates, Engineering Change 
Proposals, System Configuration upgrades, system integration and 
testing, engine component improvement, tools and test equipment, spare 
and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, aircrew 
trainer devices upgrades, U.S. Government and contractor technical 
assistance, and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. The estimated cost was $1.5 billion.
    This transmittal reports Australia's request for additional 
sustainment and upgrades to the Australian F/A-18E/F fleet. The 
upgrades include up to twenty (20) AN/ASG-34(V) Infrared Search and 
Track (IRST) Block II systems; up to sixty (60) Distributed Targeting 
processor--Networked (DTP-N) assets; and up to fifty-two (52) 
Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio 
Systems (MIDS/JTRS) (6). The sale also includes system integration and 
testing, software development, spares, support equipment and government 
and contracting technical assistance. The overall MDE value will 
increase to $260

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million and the overall total value will increase to $1.81 billion.
    (iv) Significance: This proposed sale will allow Australia to 
effectively maintain its current force projection capability that 
enhances interoperability with U.S. forces well into the future.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale supports the foreign policy 
and national security of the United States by improving the security of 
an important major non-NATO ally and partner who contributes 
significantly to peacekeeping, humanitarian, and combat operations 
around the world.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Infrared Search and Track 
(IRST) system is a long-wave infrared sensor, integrated on a modified 
centerline fuel tank, that provides a passive, out-of-band, Alternative 
Fire Control System (AFCS) capable of detecting, tracking and engaging 
airborne targets at long range in a heavy Electronic Attack (EA) or 
radar-denied environment. The IRST Block II is a modified version of 
the IRST Block I, providing longer range detection over a wider field 
and enhanced warfighting capability. IRST provides critical 
capabilities in meeting future threats.
    Distributed Targeting Processor--Networked (DTP-N) is an upgrade to 
the Distributed Targeting System (DTS) providing internet protocol (IP) 
to the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G, enabling connectivity to advanced tactical 
networks. The DTP-N upgrade provides the foundation for a majority of 
the future flight plan strike capabilities, which are related to 
improved targeting and networking.
    DTP-N is networking hardware required for tactical use of IP based 
waveforms. This upgrade also provides Multi-Level Security (MLS) 
features, offering new capabilities to the platform through increased 
security assurances on data separation and data transfer.
    Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical 
Radio System (MIDS/JTRS) (6) provides a high capacity, low latency 
Internet Protocol (IP) based waveform that can quickly transmit large 
amounts of data. Advanced algorithms allow cooperative detection and 
engagement of a wider array of targets, improving fused track accuracy 
and increasing lethality/survivability through Situational Awareness.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 12, 2019

[FR Doc. 2019-27277 Filed 12-17-19; 8:45 am]
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